Canon VB-C10R User manual

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NETWORK CAMERA

User’s Manual

VB-C10 VB-C10R

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ENGLISH

Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation.

Be sure to read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” section before using

this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for

future reference.

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NETWORK CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R (referred to hereafter as

the VB-C10/VB-C10R).

This manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Read this manual carefully

before using the VB-C10/VB-C10R to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you

read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM Readme file.

Exclusion of Liability

If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. accepts

no responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of

the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of

the loss.

Copyright Information

Video or still pictures recorded using your VB-C10/VB-C10R cannot be used in ways that infringe

copyright laws or without the consent of the owner, unless intended for personal use only.

Notes

1. The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is forbidden.

2. The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that this Manual is flawless. However, if you find any

oversights, please let us know.

4. Item 3. notwithstanding, Canon accepts no responsibility for any effects resulting from the use

of this Manual.

Trademark Notices

● Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.

● Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

● Windows is legally recognized as Microsoft Windows Operating System.

● Other brand or product names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

● This product uses Linux kernel, gcc-libs, readline, init, sftpd, net-tools, mactool, telnetd, syslogd

and boa under license of GNU General Public License (GPL); glibc and termcap under license

of GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); and ash, sh and ping under license of modified

BSD License.

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the files of COPYING.txt, GPL.txt, LGPL.txt and mBSD.txt respectively within LICENSE folder

of accompanied CD rom with the package.

If you (customer) need program source codes under the terms and conditions of GPL and/or

LGPL, please access

http://www.canon.com/webview/webview-tech/

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Request concerning disclosure of live videos

With respect to the disclosure of live videos, we request that sufficient consideration be

given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed. Canon considers the following

points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for which it has been

responsible to install and operate:

● We take measures such as adding limitations on zoom magnifications so that people

cannot make special specifications.

● When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we install the camera

only after receiving approval from the administrator.

Please note that the operator of the camera site and not Canon has full responsibility

regarding the disclosure of live videos.

Introduction

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................ ii

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Safe Use of Equipment.................................................... vii

Maintenance .............................................................................................................. xii

Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R

Features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R ................................................................ 1-2

System Configuration .................................................................................. 1-4

Hardware and Software Requirements ....................................................... 1-6

Webview Livescope Viewer Software ...................................................................... 1-6

VB Administration Tools ........................................................................................... 1-6

VBCollector .............................................................................................................. 1-7

Webview Livescope MV version 2.0/LE ................................................................... 1-7

Package Contents ......................................................................................... 1-8

System Components and Their Operation ................................................. 1-9

Chapter 2 Installation

Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R ............................................................. 2-2

Installing the VB-C10/VB-C10R ............................................................................... 2-2

Connecting the Components ................................................................................... 2-4

Turning the Power ON and OFF .............................................................................. 2-4

Sample Network Configurations ................................................................. 2-5

Sample LAN Environment Configuration ................................................................. 2-5

Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment .......................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3 Setup Procedures

Preparations for Initial Setup ....................................................................... 3-2

Initial Setup ................................................................................................... 3-3

Checking Operation ...................................................................................... 3-6

Detail Settings ............................................................................................... 3-7

Accessing the Settings Title Page............................................................................ 3-7

Settings Title Page ................................................................................................... 3-8

System/Network Settings Page ............................................................................... 3-9

Date/Time Settings Page ....................................................................................... 3-10

Camera Settings Page ............................................................................................ 3-11

Preset Settings Page ............................................................................................. 3-15

Picture Recording and External Device I/O Settings Page .................................... 3-16

Access Control Settings Page ............................................................................... 3-19

WebView Livescope Setting Settings Page ........................................................... 3-20

Miscellaneous Settings Page ................................................................................. 3-21

Administration Tools Settings Page ....................................................................... 3-22

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Contents

Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools

Overview of VB Administration Tools ......................................................... 4-2

VBAdmin Startup Panel ........................................................................................... 4-2

Panorama Creation Tool .......................................................................................... 4-2

View Restriction Tool ................................................................................................ 4-3

Preset Setting Tool ................................................................................................... 4-3

Log Viewer ............................................................................................................... 4-3

Admin Viewer ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Installing VB Administration Tools .............................................................. 4-4

Starting Up VB Administration Tools .......................................................... 4-5

Panorama Creation Tool ............................................................................... 4-7

About the Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen ................................................. 4-8

Capturing Panorama Pictures .................................................................................. 4-9

Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures ................................................................... 4-10

Reconnecting .......................................................................................................... 4-11

Opening/Saving Pictures ........................................................................................ 4-11

Displaying Connection Information ......................................................................... 4-11

View Restriction Tool .................................................................................. 4-12

The View Restriction Tool Display Screen ............................................................. 4-13

Setting View Restrictions ....................................................................................... 4-15

Preset Setting Tool ...................................................................................... 4-17

Preset Setting Tool Display Screen ........................................................................ 4-18

Setting Presets ....................................................................................................... 4-20

Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 4-22

Viewing Logs .......................................................................................................... 4-22

Admin Viewer .............................................................................................. 4-24

Starting Up Admin Viewer ...................................................................................... 4-24

Operating External Device ..................................................................................... 4-25

Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions ..................................................................... 4-26

Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages

Web Pages for Video Distribution ............................................................... 5-2

Features of the Java Viewers .................................................................................. 5-3

Features of the Helper Viewer ................................................................................. 5-5

Viewing Sample Pages ................................................................................. 5-6

Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos ................................................ 5-7

Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Page ......................................................... 5-7

Saving Web Page Data ............................................................................................ 5-8

Example of Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Page ...................................... 5-9

Java Viewer Parameters ........................................................................................ 5-17

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Using the Helper Viewer to Distribute Videos .......................................... 5-21

Example of a Web page Using the Helper Viewer ................................................. 5-23

Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only ............................................... 5-24

Example of Video Distribution Using One Fixed Global Address .......... 5-26

Chapter 6 Using the Picture Recording Function

Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device ...

6-2

Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor .......................................... 6-2

Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule ....

6-4

Sample Application Using Sequential Mode ............................................................ 6-4

Viewing Recorded Pictures ......................................................................... 6-6

Installing VBCollector ............................................................................................... 6-7

Starting Up VBCollector ........................................................................................... 6-8

Registering a Server ................................................................................................ 6-8

Registering Tasks ................................................................................................... 6-10

Executing and Canceling Tasks ............................................................................. 6-12

Details Displayed on the Task View ....................................................................... 6-13

Starting/Stopping the Service ................................................................................ 6-14

Viewing Recorded Images ..................................................................................... 6-14

Viewing Logs .......................................................................................................... 6-16

Setting Download Capacity .................................................................................... 6-18

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 7-2

Log Messages ............................................................................................... 7-4

Chapter 8 Appendix

Specifications ............................................................................................... 8-2

External Device I/O Terminals .................................................................................. 8-3

Restoring the Factory Default Settings ...................................................... 8-4

Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Administration Tools Page via a Web Browser ....

8-4

If the IP Address and Password are Unknown ......................................................... 8-5

Factory Default Setting ................................................................................ 8-6

Index .............................................................................................................. 8-8

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a Safe Use of Equipment

a

An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the equipment.

a Important Operational Instructions

a Important Warnings

a CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The serial number of this equipment may be found on the bottom of the VB-C10/

VB-C10R. No others have the same serial number as yours.

You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book

as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased from

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. VB-C10 or VB-C10R

Serial No.

a WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

a CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FDA regulation

This Network Camera has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration

(FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system with medical

applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore, please consult your legal

advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.

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FCC NOTICE

Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part

15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise

specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you

could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516) 328-5600

IC NOTICE

This product does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled

‘Digital Apparatus’, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

NOTIFICATION IC

Cet appareil numériquw respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables

aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norma sur le matériel

brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictées par I’lndustrie Canada.

Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts- und Gewerbebereich

sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.

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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions, the word

“equipment” refers to the Canon Network

Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R and all its

accessories.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before

the equipment is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating

instruction should be retained for future

reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the

equipment and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and

maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from the

wall outlet before cleaning.

Wipe the equipment with a clean soft cloth. If

necessary, put a cloth in diluted neutral

detergent and wring it well before wiping the

equipment with it. Finally, clean the

equipment with a clean dry cloth. Do not use

benzene, thinner or other volatile liquids or

pesticides as they may damage the product’s

finish. When using chemically-treated

cleaning cloths, observe those precautions

accordingly.

6. Accessories - Do not use accessories not

recommended in this manual as they may

be hazardous. Always use specified

connection cables. Connect devices correctly.

7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock

- Do not use the equipment near water or in

rainy/moist situations. Do not put a heater

near this equipment.

8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.

The equipment may fall, causing serious

injury to a child or adult, and

serious damage to the

equipment. An equipment and

cart combination should be

moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the equipment and cart

combination to overturn.

9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adapter

should be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you

are not sure of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your equipment dealer or local

power company.

10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter is

equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug

having one blade wider than the other).

The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat

the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords should

be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon

or against them. Pay particular attention to

plugs and the point from which the cords exit

the equipment.

12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside

antenna is connected to the equipment, be

sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage surges and

built-up static charges. Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-

1984, provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the

grounding electrode. See figure 1.

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fig-1

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT (NEC

SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION

810-21)

GROUNDING CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE

GROUNDING ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING

CLAMP

13. Lightning - For added protection of this

equipment during a lightning storm, or when

it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, disconnect it from the wall

outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will

prevent damage to the equipment due to

lightning and power-line surges.

14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or other electric light

or power circuits, or where it can fall into such

power lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme care should

be taken to keep from touching such power

lines or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in a risk of

fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects

of any kind into this equipment through

openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful

not to spill liquid of any kind onto the

equipment.

17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this

equipment yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this

equipment from the wall outlet and all power

sources including batteries, and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under

the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the equipment.

c. If the equipment has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the equipment does not operate normally

even if you follow the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operation instructions. Improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore

the equipment to its normal operation.

e. If the equipment has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates a

need for service.

19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician

has used replacement parts that are specified

by Canon or that have the same

characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock or other hazards.

20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this equipment, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks

to determine that the equipment is in safe

operating order.

21. Do not install the equipment in the following

locations as this can cause a fire or electric

shock:

- Hot locations

- Close to a fire

- Very humid or dusty locations

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- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

- Locations exposed to salt spray

- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,

thinners, etc.)

22. When any of the following occurs,

immediately switch OFF the equipment,

unplug it from the main power supply and

contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not

continue to use the equipment as this can

cause a fire or electric shock.

- The equipment emits any smoke, heat,

abnormal noise, or unusual odor.

- A metal object falls into the equipment.

- The equipment is damaged in some way.

23. Please observe the following when using the

equipment. Failure to do so can result in a

fire or electric shock.

- Do not use flammable sprays near the

equipment.

- Do not subject the equipment to strong

impacts.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Equipment

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.

2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has

been moistened with water or a mild detergent.

a WARNING:

Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.

The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.

3. Wipe with a dry cloth.

4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.

Cleaning the Lens

Use a commercially available lens cleaner to remove any soiling from the

lens.

● The auto-focus may not function correctly if the surface of the lens is

dirty.

● Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause image defects.

Icons Used in This Instruction Manual

Note

Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited

during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent possible faults or damage

to the equipment.

Tip

Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users are advised

to read these memos.

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Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R

This chapter contains information that you should read

before using the VB-C10/VB-C10R. It also describes the

features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R, the system configuration,

the hardware and software requirements, and the name and

functions of the system components.

Chapter

1-2

The VB-C10/VB-C10R is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an Intranet. It can

be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live videos from a Web site or

monitoring. The system is configured of the VB-C10/VB-C10R and viewer software. Please use

the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C10/VB-C10R and controlling

cameras.

Broadband Video Distribution Function

The VB-C10/VB-C10R is capable of capturing videos at up to 30 fps. Motion-JPEG is used to

compress video images. For networking, auto-negotiation between Ethernet 100Base-TX/

10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can also be used through a router. Since

video quality (in 5 levels) and the frame rate (from 0.1 to 30 fps) can be freely set, videos can

be distributed under conditions that best suit the network bandwidth.

Concurrent video is distributed up to 20 clients

Up to 20 clients can view video at the same time from a single VB-C10/VB-C10R.

Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a single unit

The camera capable of full pan, tilt, and zoom functions and its server functions for distributing

videos through a network are compactly housed in a single unit. By simply connecting a LAN

cable and a power supply, the unit can distribute live videos from any location* where it is

installed.

* The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or

other adverse conditions (→ P.ix).

High-performance 16x zoom and wide angle photographic range

The camera section is equipped with a 16x zoom lens. Furthermore, since the VB-C10 provides

a pan angle of 200 degrees (100 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 120

degrees (90 degrees up and 30 degrees down), and the VB-C10R provides a pan angle of 340

degrees (170 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 100 degrees (10 degrees up

and 90 degrees down), the VB-C10/VB-C10R are capable of recording wide areas.

Can be mounted on ceilings, etc. (VB-C10R)

The VB-C10R includes mounting plate, enabling it to be mounted in a variety of locations

including ceilings. The shape of the camera head has been designed so that pan and tilt

operations are still possible when mounted upside down.

Remote camera control from the viewer

The VB-C10/VB-C10R come with two types of viewer software: the Helper Viewer and the

Java Viewer. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera’s angle (pan and tilt) and

zoom magnification, allowing you to view videos with plenty of ambiance.

Features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R

1-3

Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R

Features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R

Panorama picture creation functions and settings

The entire photographic range of the camera can be created and saved as a panorama picture.

The saved panorama pictures can then be easily used to visually set view restrictions and

presets.

Camera Position Preset function

If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and related items are saved

in advance as presets, the camera can be controlled from the viewer by simply selecting a

desired preset. Up to 8 presets can be stored.

View Restriction function

You can set restrictions on camera angle specifications and zoom magnifications to prevent

viewers from seeing certain camera angles. For example, if the VB-C10/VB-C10R is being

used to operate a fixed point camera connected to the Internet, it is possible to distribute

videos while protecting privacy (→ P.iii, “Request concerning disclosure of live videos”).

Built-in Web server and FTP server

The VB-C10/VB-C10R is equipped with built-in Web server functions that enable both Web

pages and videos to be distributed through the Web by a single unit. Since it also has a built-in

FTP server, Web page data file transfers (FTP) can be performed from remote locations.

Simple set up and management

By accessing a Settings page provided on the Web, you can use the Web browser on your PC

to set up and manage the VB-C10/VB-C10R from a remote location without ever visiting the

place where the VB-C10/VB-C10R is actually installed.

More powerful security functions

The destinations for video distributions can be restricted based on passwords. Up to 20 clients

can be registered.

Recording videos via preset schedules or links with external devices

Still pictures can be recorded based on schedules set in advance or on ON/OFF events from

an external device. If VBCollector is used, still pictures recorded by the VB-C10/VB-C10R can

be automatically collected by a PC and viewed there.

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System Configuration

WebView Livescope Viewer Software

(Java Viewer or Helper Viewer)

Recommended browser

● Netscape Navigator/

Communicator4.78 or later

● Internet Explorer 4.01 or later

Router

VB-C10

Internet

Ethernet

(10/100Mbps)

VB-C10R

This system configuration consists of the VB-C10/VB-C10R with WebView Livescope Viewer

Software (→ P.1-6). The WebView Livescope Viewer Software consists of the Helper Viewer

and the Java Viewer.

Helper Viewer must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM, while Java Viewer is not

installed in advance but automatically downloaded from the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Since Java Viewer

is downloaded each time you want to view videos, it is useful when viewing videos for the first

time. Helper Viewer, however, is more convenient when you want to view videos frequently.

If you want to distribute live videos of places such as popular tourist destinations from Web pages,

it is best for your Web page visitors to use the Java Viewer that does not need to be installed in

advance.

Example of Basic System Configuration - Viewing Videos Using a Viewer

Viewer Software Functions

Java Viewer

• Videos from the VB-C10/VB-C10R can be displayed by a Web browser that can

run Java applet.

• Because the Java Viewer is automatically downloaded and does not need to be pre-

installed, unlike the Helper Viewer, it is compatible with any platform that supports

Java-capable environments.

• Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Java Viewer penetrates firewalls.

However, it may not run stably on some platforms or browser types.

Also, because the Viewer is downloaded when the Web page loads, start-up times and

execution speeds are slower than the Helper Viewer.

Helper Viewer

•A helper application for viewing videos from the VB-C10/VB-C10R that is launched

from a Web browser.

• The Helper Viewer must be pre-installed.

• Install Helper Viewer from the supplied CD-ROM.

• Compared with the Java Viewer, start-up is faster because the Viewer does not need

to be downloaded. This Viewer is recommended for users who use the viewer frequently.

• Because it supports the HTTP protocol, the Helper Viewer penetrates firewalls unscathed.

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Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R

System Configuration

WebView Livescope MV

Windows98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP

(Internet Explorer 5 or later required)

VB-C10

VB-C10R

Ehernet

(10/100Mbps)

Example of System Configuration with WebView Livescope MV

- Optional

The WebView Livescope MV software (→ P.1-7) is convenient if there are several VB-C10/VB-

C10R installed on a LAN and you wish to concentrate on monitoring videos from them.

The WebView Livescope MV software consists of MV Manager and MV Station. MV Manager

lets you uniformly manage VB-C10/VB-C10R operating status. It also lets you select and create

a monitoring screen best suited to the number of VB-C10/VB-C10Rs on the LAN from among a

rich variety of examples. MV Station lets you use the monitoring screen created in MV Manager

to view videos from multiple points where VB-C10/VB-C10R units are installed while also remote

controlling cameras and external devices.

Optional Products

• Webview Livescope MV version 2.0

• Webview Livescope MV version 2.0 LE

Products sold separately

• Wide-angle Converter WL-37 (for VB-C10)

• Sensor

• Relay

Note

● Install the Helper Viewer from the “MonSetup.exe” file on the supplied CD-ROM.

● The manual for the WebView Livescope software is provided on the supplied

CD-ROM (Mon-E.pdf).

● To connect the VB-C10/VB-C10R to the Internet, you require a leased line

connection to an Internet service provider or a LAN-type dialup IP connection. If

you are using a LAN-type dialup connection, check that the connection supports

bidirectional calling.

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VB Administration Tools (→ P.4-2)

This tool lets you create panorama pictures from the VB-C10/VB-C10R and then easily use them

to visually set view restrictions and presets.

PC IBM PC/AT Compatible

Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP

Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later required

* Must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM (→ P.4-4).

Hardware and Software Requirements

Webview Livescope Viewer Software (→ P.1-4)

The viewer software that are supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R. They lets you view the

VB-C10/VB-C10R’s videos and control the camera.

Note

● Although the Helper Viewer ver. 3.10 or before, or Plug-in Viewer can be used,

some of the features are different.

On Macintosh computers, some of the functions of the Helper Viewer ver. 1.20 are

not available.

● The manual for the viewer software is on the supplied CD-ROM (Mon-E.pdf).

Java Viewer version 3.20

PC IBM PC/AT Compatible

Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0 (IE4.0 or later required)/Windows 2000/

Windows XP

Web Browser Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or later (excluding 6.01 and 6.1),or Microsoft

Internet Explorer 4.01 or later recommended

* This viewer is installed on the VB-C10/VB-C10R and is automatically downloaded by the client at access.

* This software may not run stably on operating systems and Web browsers other than those listed above.

Helper Viewer version 3.20

PC IBM PC/AT Compatible

Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0 (IE4.0 or later required)/Windows 2000/

Windows XP

Web Browser Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or later,or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01

or later recommended

* Must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM (→ P.1-4).

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Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R

Webview Livescope MV version 2.0/LE (→ P.1-5)

This is optional viewer software for monitoring.

PC IBM PC/AT Compatible

CPU: Pentium III 600 MHz or better recommended, RAM: 128 Mbytes or better,

Hard disk capacity: 50 Mbytes or better (LE: 20 Mbytes or better)

Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0 (SP6.0a or later)/Windows 2000 (SP1 or later)/

Windows XP

Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later required

VBCollector (→ P.6-6)

This tool is for viewing still pictures recorded by the VB-C10/VB-C10R.

PC IBM PC/AT Compatible

Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP

Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later required

* Must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM.

Hardware and Software Requirements

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Package Contents

The VB-C10/VB-C10R package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing,

please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product.

* The cable length may differ depending on the

country in which the product was purchased.

1. VB-C10 main unit

(or VB-C10R main unit)

2. AC Adapter PA-V16

3. AC cable (1 meter 3 ft.

3

/

32

in.) 4. Plug for extenal device

5. CD-ROM

6. User’s Manual (This document)

7. Warranty Card

CD-ROM contents

ReadMe (Notes not included in the User’s Manual)

VBIPI.exe (IP address setting tool)

MonSetup.exe (Helper Viewer version 3.20 Installer)

AdmSetup.exe (VB Administration Tools Installer)

CltSetup.exe (VBCollector Installer)

VB-C10-E.pdf (User’s Manual in PDF format)

Mon-E.pdf (Viewer Software User’s Manual)

Sample Folder

(Set of files of sample pages)

License Folder (License documents for software in the main unit)

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